So much information bombards us. But to sort it all out we can turn to ethical journalists and reliable news sites.
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This week, news sites around the world are publishing stories, videos and podcasts that explain why people need to support reliable journalism and understand the value of trusted news sources. To finish up the week we offer a selection of News Decoder stories that do just that.
The political weaponry of disinformation
With corruption scandals rife in Spain, the spread of false rumors is eroding people’s trust in their government. Can anything be done to restore la confianza?
Is the news media necessary?
How we perceive events like the war in Ukraine depends on our news sources. While never perfect, news media perform invaluable services.
What does it mean to be an ethical journalist?
We live in an age of disinformation. But most journalists try hard to report the truth without being sneaky or causing harm in the process. They follow a code.
Do you live in a healthy media ecosystem?
Media is food for our brain. The media you consume might be nutritious. Or maybe it’s addictive, toxic and full of empty calories. Who even makes it?
The legion of journalists who report unbiased news
Much of the news people consume is produced by newswires. Their reporters keep their opinions to themselves so you can make up your own mind about world events.
Does the press affect how we think about government?
If democracy depends on the support of an informed public what does it mean when people distrust what they read and hear in the news?
Our navigators in the sea of information
The more confusing the media messages we get, the more we rely on educated journalists to sift through the noise and give us the context we need.
Let press freedom ring
In only a handful of countries are journalists supported, protected and generally trusted. We need to change that.
